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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.29, 737.05 and 162.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.29, 737.05 and 162.22 is: 243.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.29 : 737.05 = 162.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.29/737.05 = 162.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.29x = 737.05 × 162.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.29x = 119,561.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,561.16/491.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.36

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